Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB800F

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB800F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and WB800F (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The NX500 was released 2 years later than the WB800F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the NX500 matches up vs the WB800F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX500 and Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX500 has external measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB800F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX500 compared to the WB800F.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and WB800F is 87 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX500 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX500 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger NX500 should have a benefit in sensor tech.